Meaning:
Do something very reluctantly; delay doing something
Examples:
- The project was delayed because the team leader kept dragging his feet on making important decisions.
- The new policy implementation is taking longer than expected because some officials are dragging their feet.
- She was dragging her feet on starting her homework, hoping for any distraction to avoid it.
- He dragged his feet on proposing to his girlfriend, even though he had the ring for months.
- The company is dragging its feet in settling the lawsuit, prolonging the legal battle.
- Despite his worsening symptoms, he kept dragging his feet about scheduling a doctor's appointment.
- They were dragging their feet on packing for the move, and now they're running out of time.
- The coach accused the players of dragging their feet during practice, leading to a poor performance.
- The kids always drag their feet when it comes to doing their household chores, making them take twice as long.
- The board members are dragging their feet on approving the new budget, causing delays in project funding.